Sr Solution Sales Executive - Remote

Job ID: 96621115568Posted: 2026-08-01Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $90,000 - $195,000/yearJob Area: Sales/Direct SellingCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Sr. Solutions Sales Executive you will be supporting the OptumInsight Growth Office in selling various Optum Financial payment and member communication solutions. This person will be tasked with creating market relationships (both directly and through internal matrix partners) with targeted health plans on their directed spend / flex benefit payment card programs. This role will work directly in the market to engage c-suite / VP level contacts to position Optum Financial's solution for consideration. This role will drive in-depth client discussions presenting Optum Financial's capabilities. This role will partner closely with the Vice President of Payer Sales for Optum Financial, along with the other leaders across the growth teams, the business, and the broader enterprise.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities: Establish solid market presence as a representative of Optum Financial with payer c-suite / VP level contactsLead or participate in client meetings delivering solid presentation of Optum Financials' value proposition Drive sales activity to build pipeline, proposal, and contract activity to achieve personal sales quota/targetManage an organized sales process, delivering regular updates on market development strategies, pipeline, and other key indicators of current and future successCollaborate with internal partners that span Optum business units and product lines; develop leveraged model with extended teams to help identify qualified opportunitiesParticipate in market events that can generate meaningful relationships and awareness to promote Optum Financial capabilities to target marketAssist product development, marketing, and other internal teams by providing market feedback Manage client relationship and Optum executive engagement with clients throughout the partnership development processPresent deal models to internal stakeholders to secure approvalsMaintain client relationship to ensure long-term partnership that maximizes potential for Optum Financial with clientsTransition client relationships to client management teams within Optum Financial when appropriatePossess ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high paced, high intensity, and continuously evolving business and market environmentYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience navigating the healthcare payer market landscape5+ years of experience in a full-cycle sales position within the healthcare industry Proven cross-functional relationship building skills and track record of success in a matrix selling environment that demonstrates solid ability to collaborate with teammatesDemonstrated track record of producing positive sales results in a dynamic environmentProven success delivering on both regularly scheduled and ad-hoc delivery timelinesAbility to travel up to 25% of the time based on business needsPreferred Qualifications: Experience selling and/or working with provider payments and member communication solutions Possess a solid network of C-suite level contacts at payer organizationsProven knowledge of Optum Financial consumer payments payer product portfolio*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $90,000 to $195,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.